Chrysanthellum indicum
Chrysanthellum indicum, commonly known as the Indian Chrysanthellum, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda, it possesses potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. This plant is frequently utilized to treat digestive ailments, respiratory issues, and various skin conditions naturally.
- Scientific name: Chrysanthellum indicum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its scientific genus name, Chrysanthellum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chrysanthellum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In the ff language, it is referred to as Giito gertogalhi, while in ca, it goes by the name Crisalina. Interestingly, the it language provides several different designations for the species, including Adenocarpum tuberculatum, Chrysanthellum argentinum, and Chrysanthellum boliviense.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ff | Giito gertogalhi | Wikidata |
| ca | Crisalina | Wikidata |
| it | Adenocarpum tuberculatum | Wikidata |
| it | Chrysanthellum argentinum | Wikidata |
| it | Chrysanthellum boliviense | Wikidata |
| it | Chrysanthellum weberbaueri | Wikidata |
| it | Plagiocheilus erectus | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across several different regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence can be documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the western part of the continent, it is widely distributed throughout West Tropical Africa. Specifically, it can be found growing in countries such as Benin, Burkina, and the Gambia. Furthermore, its distribution extends into Ghana, marking a significant part of its tropical habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chrysanthellum indicum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, procyanidins, rutin, saponins, silymarin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| procyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| silymarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chrysanthellum indicum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |